PCU Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Registered Nurse - PCU (Night Shift)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Schedule: Weekdays and some weekends
• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Primary Responsibilities:

  • Start and manage IVs
  • Administer medications safely
  • Monitor vital signs and patient responses
  • Educate patients on treatments and self-care
  • Collaborate with the care team on patient plans
  • Use EPIC EMR for charting
  • Float to lower acuity units as needed
  • Follow hospital policies and maintain patient safety

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• IV certification
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and multitasking skills

Certifications & Competencies

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA Instructor/Provider or RQI accepted
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - may be required depending on unit
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam - required within 1 year of start and updated annually (minimum passing score 76%)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam - required prior to start
• Unit-specific competency exams may be required

Background & Screening Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific code 3701.881)
• Education accreditation verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 1 year or TB questionnaire in lieu of annual test
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12)
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters required if low titer
• Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer; medical exemptions require documentation
• Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (signed declination acceptable)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, methadone, methaqualone, opiates, PCP, propoxyphene)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31); mask required if declining
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leadership (charge RN acceptable as second reference)
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Annual review and acknowledgment of dress code and hand hygiene policies
• Completion of fraud, waste, and abuse training certificate prior to start and annually thereafter
• Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgment
• Compliance with ethics and compliance policies, reviewed and signed annually

Parking

• Parking permits available for purchase (details not included here)

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced RNs comfortable with night shifts in a progressive care setting, requiring strong clinical skills, critical thinking, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.